Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 491 The Wrath of the Water God, the Demonic Path to Seize the Soul, and the Five Greats to Pursue the Soul

Bai Xiong was shot with a poisoned needle.

If the poisoned needle pierces Bai Xiong's thigh and the toxin is not removed in time, the tendons and bones will be corroded by the poison. This poison is not fatal, but it will only paralyze the person in bed.

Looking at Bai Xiong, who was pale, barely breathing, and barely surviving, Li Zhaoting swore on Lu Xiaofeng's four eyebrows that he would definitely catch the murderer.

The elder cautiously raised his head, looked at Li Zhaoting's unfriendly expression, and asked, "Hero Li, do you have any way to deal with our clan leader's poison...?"

"You dare to show off your petty skills before an expert? You don't take me seriously at all. Your mere poison is nothing to worry about. Such a trivial method is not worthy of competing with me!"

Li Zhaoting grabbed Bai Xiong's wrist and channeled his powerful true energy into Bai Xiong's eight extraordinary meridians through his pulse points.

Li Zhaoting couldn't detoxify, but he could use his endless, powerful true energy to forcefully flush out the deadly poison entrenched in Bai Xiong's body, just like washing clothes.

If it's not clean the first time, wash it twice; if it's not clean the second time, wash it three times, and so on.

This is the "Wrath of the Water God" that Li Zhaoting comprehended in the bath after analyzing the Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique and the Four Directions Mysterious Skill. Its power lies not in killing, but in endless cleansing.

To put it simply, it's a tumble dryer washing machine!

The continuous sweeping, washing, and rinsing cleanse the body of impurities, removing even the dregs left over from taking elixirs or highly toxic substances.

If the substance flushed out is poison, it will form miasma on the body surface. The more toxins there are, the denser the miasma will be.

As Li Zhaoting continued to increase his power, the toxins and various impurities in Bai Xiong's body were flushed out. The toxins formed miasma, and the impurities accumulated in the colon.

Li Zhaoting announced that the detoxification was successful. Before Bai Xiong could thank Li Zhaoting, he rushed to the toilet, followed by a series of loud crackling sounds.

More than an hour later, Bai Xiong was helped over by two elders to express his gratitude. His internal energy had leaked out so badly that he almost collapsed from diarrhea and needed to replenish his fluids and electrolytes.

Bai Xiong felt lightheaded all over, as if he were lying on cotton, and his limbs were sore and weak.

Li Zhaoting couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Since comprehending "Water God's Wrath," this is the first time in Li Zhaoting's life that he has used it on humans. Previously, he had only tested it on aged wine, using it to cleanse and strengthen the body.

Bai Xiong reaped the benefits.

Internal strength will improve by at least 20%.

Having received such great benefits, coupled with the omnipresent threat of the Invincible Sect, Bai Xiong no longer hesitated and immediately expressed his willingness to join Sifang City, to pave the way for Lord Shangguan, and to expand the territory of Sifang City.

The last sentence is unnecessary to say.

Shangguan Yan had no desire to expand territory.

She agreed to become the lord of Sifang City for three reasons: first, she couldn't bear to see the people suffer; second, Sifang City was her father's legacy, and she couldn't let him be disgraced; and third, Meizhu gave her a hint that Li Zhaoting's confidantes, even if they were just there to fill a quota, would have a skill. In the Western Regions, each of his confidantes owned a business.

Shangguan Yan pondered: The Queen of Kucha used the entire kingdom of Kucha as her dowry, and Jianxiong used the city of Zhujian as his dowry. If she were a commoner, wouldn't she be looked down upon?
Should we seek refuge with Jianxiong or the Queen of Kucha?
Shangguan Yan was proud and ambitious. She thought to herself that if she couldn't be the biggest in the Li family, she would at least be the biggest in the Western Regions!

I've decided to become the lord of the four cities.

Just be a good city lord.

There's no need to expand territory.

……

Invincible Sect Headquarters.

This place was originally the headquarters of the Four Directions Sect. Taking advantage of Beitang Mo's death, the Invincible Sect launched a surprise attack on the Four Directions Sect, easily occupying the Four Directions Sect's territory and replacing the Four Directions Sect's position.

The title of "Invincible" is too arrogant. Under normal circumstances, he would have been taught a lesson by others long ago.

However, Li Zhaoting's brilliance was too overwhelming, attracting 90% of the attention, and few people paid attention to the Invincible Sect. What kind of bullshit Invincible Sect Master is he? Do you dare to challenge Li Zhaoting?

The Invincible Sect Master declared, "I dare!"

But not now.

The invincible sect leader needs a secret manual.

The Flying Camel Clan's Ultimate Technique: "Five Absolute Soul-Chasing Skills"

If he obtains the "Five Ultimate Soul Chasing Techniques," the Invincible Sect Master's power will increase by at least five times. At that time, he will definitely challenge Li Zhaoting and use his superior martial arts to prove his name. However, the Flying Camel Clan will not sell it.

Who would sell their ancestral secret manuals so casually?

Even if you're desperate for money, you shouldn't be so wasteful.

Not to mention, the Flying Camel Tribe is not poor at all.

The Flying Camel Clan's wealth is no less than that of the Invincible Gate.

However, on the other hand, the simplest way to obtain the Flying Camel Clan's ancestral "Five Ultimate Soul Chasing Techniques" is indeed by purchasing it, but the conditions are quite demanding.

Only "Flying Camel Warriors" are eligible to purchase it.

If a "warrior" dies gloriously in battle, his widow is also eligible to purchase it. More than 30 years ago, Tang Songting, as a flying camel warrior, bought a scroll of finger techniques.

Tang Zhuquan's "Five Ultimate Soul-Chasing Finger Technique"!
The Invincible Sect Master came up with a plan.

Choose a "Flying Camel Warrior" and marry your adopted daughter to him. If he is willing to cooperate, let him buy the secret manual. If he is not willing, kill him and let the warrior's widow buy the manual.

The problem is coming.

Where can I find the "Flying Camel Warrior"?
Should we go to Hangzhou to seek Tang Songting's help?
Leaving aside Tang Songting's righteous indignation and his advanced age of over seventy, let's focus on the identity of the warrior's widow, who must be the "legal wife."

What right does a concubine have to inherit a title?

Let alone a concubine, Tang Zhuquan wasn't even qualified!
The Invincible Sect Master's plan was to plunder by force, hiring the Hell Escort Agency at great expense to join forces against the Flying Camel Clan. However, the Hell Escort Agency had a terrible reputation, and the Invincible Sect Master was worried about being taken advantage of, so he couldn't make up his mind.

Just as the Invincible Sect Master was hesitating, a voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Invincible Sect Master? With such indecisiveness, do you even deserve to be called invincible?"

Yi Shuihan looked at the Invincible Sect Master with disdain.

The Invincible Sect Master sneered: "Yi Shuihan? A stray dog ​​who faked his death and escaped? What do you want from me? You want me to give you a position? How coincidental! My pet dog needs someone to feed it, this position is perfect for you!"

Yi Shuihan's eyes showed even more disdain: "If you really look down on me, you shouldn't talk like that. You should completely ignore me, or crush my bones and make me crawl at your feet like a maggot."

You did not do that.

Because you are thinking, you are worrying.

I can infiltrate your inner circle silently and assassinate all your subordinates. Without these subordinates, the so-called invincible sect leader is nothing but a commander without troops.

Invincible Sect Master, I'm here to discuss business.

If you're willing to talk business, we can sit down and discuss it. If you're not willing to talk business, I can assure you you have at most three days to live.

I have some good news for you!

The Flying Camel Clan decided to seek refuge with the Four Directions City.

I have more good news for you!

The Lord of Sifang City is Li Zhaoting's lover.

The Flying Camel Clan's secret manual that you've been longing for is now in Li Zhaoting's hands. Invincible Sect Master, will you choose to cooperate with me, or give up hope of further advancement and let your martial arts remain at its current stage forever?

I know what you want to say.

I can tell you my hand frankly.

The expert who rescued Dongfang Yu when you conquered the Four Directions Gate was my biological father. My real name is not Yi Shuihan, but Dongfang Shuihan!
I am the rightful heir of the Four Directions Sect!

I am qualified to become the leader of the Four Directions Sect!
Now, do you understand? "

Yi Shuihan sneered at the Invincible Sect Master, his eyes filled with unspeakable greed, as if this newly risen expert was nothing more than his prey.

The Invincible Sect Master sneered, "Dongfang Shuihan? You're quick to recognize a father! Why don't you become my godfather, and after I pass away, you can inherit the Invincible Sect!"

Yi Shuihan's tone grew increasingly cold and stern: "Didn't I make myself clear? Li Zhaoting will arrive at Wudi Sect within three days and place your head among the sacrificial animals—pig, ox, and sheep—at the grand ceremony. Your only choice is to fight Li Zhaoting to the death, show him your bravery, and beg him not to replace the pig's head!"

"How do you want to cooperate?"

"We should strike quickly and seize the opportunity amidst the chaos. Before Li Zhaoting launches his attack on Wudimen, we should launch a surprise attack on Sifang City. If we can capture Shangguan Yan, we will have leverage in negotiations."

"Shangguan Yan's master is Gu Mutian. Who is responsible for stopping Gu Mutian? Your father? He can try! Do you think Gu Mutian is a kind person? Gu Mutian has killed more people in his life than Li Zhaoting."

"A feint, a long-distance raid. Li Zhaoting has three confidantes in the Western Regions: the Queen of Kucha, the Lord of Sword Forging City, and the Lord of Sifang City. We can gather all our experts and launch a concentrated attack on a specific target."

"Sifang City is guarded by Gu Mutian, the Kingdom of Kucha was able to easily capture Princess Shaomin of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, and the Sword Casting City shot and killed You Chidi, one of the eight guards of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. Yi Shuihan, do you think I am Yuan Xiaotian, someone you can fool?"

"Besides his three confidantes, Li Zhaoting has another target he absolutely must save: the Invincible Sect Master. This move is very dangerous. Are you sure you want me to continue?"

"If you don't tell, you'll die!"

"I told you, if you don't listen, only one of us can live. This message must not be leaked."

"speak!"

"Huangfu Changhen!"

Yi Shuihan uttered four words calmly.

When Fang Yeyu broke through the Supreme Alliance, he wanted to win over Ru Shen and help him find "Dream Without Limits". In doing so, he captured Ru Shen's junior brother, Huangfu Changhen.

Huangfu Changhen was a wandering knight from the Western Regions and a famous whip master who created the "Thousand-Mile Thunder Whip Technique".

This whip technique has only one successor.

—Blue Phoenix, the Holy Maiden of Miao Region! —Li Zhaoting's most beloved little wife!

Yi Shuihan analyzed, "Everyone in the martial arts world knows that Li Zhaoting is loyal and righteous. Although Li Zhaoting himself has no relation to Huangfu Changhen and Lan Fenghuang did not become his disciple, she learned his martial arts. When she learns that he is in trouble, she will definitely help. Li Zhaoting will never stand idly by. As long as he acts quickly enough, he will definitely be able to break through the Flying Camel Clan!"

The Invincible Sect Master asked, "How should we divide it?"

Yi Shuihan laughed and said, "The manual isn't a pie in the sky. If you eat it, I can't. We can copy it, and the original manual is yours. Just say the word, do you agree or not!"

The Invincible Sect Master coldly looked at Yi Shuihan: "You're really good at scheming. Do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

Let alone whether they could outmaneuver Li Zhaoting.

Even if you have a perfect plan, Li Zhaoting has fallen for the trap of luring the tiger away from the mountain. We join forces to break through the Flying Camel Clan and seize the Five Absolute Soul-Chasing Manual. What do we do next?
You went alone into the vast desert and secluded yourself for three years. Who could find your whereabouts?

And me?

The Invincible Gate is right here!
Li Zhaoting can simply go to their door to retaliate!
If I abandon the Invincible Sect, your cousin Dongfang Yu can take the opportunity to rebuild the Four Directions Sect. Dongfang Yu's methods are far inferior to yours; he is nothing more than a puppet.

You don't need to exert any effort at all; just a touch of your upper lip to your lower lip and you want to swallow the Flying Camel Clan, the Invincible Gate, and the Four Directions Gate whole. You have quite the appetite.

Should I continue?

You have the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to explain.

If I can't explain it, I'll draw my sword!
I can't beat Li Zhaoting!
But killing you is enough!

The Invincible Sect Master revealed his hand beneath his sleeve.

What a terrifying hand this is! It can't even be called a hand; it's more like a "demon's claw."

It is crystal clear, like transparent crystal, and has four colors: green, yellow, red and white. It is obvious that the Invincible Sect Master is proficient in a kind of fierce fist and foot technique. However, due to a lack of certain parts, he has not yet been able to return to the original form.

These special body-refining techniques, especially those that cause abnormal physical conditions, can mostly restore the body to its original state, as long as they are not evil or heretical practices.

The Invincible Sect Master, who had been hiding for over a decade, deliberately exposed the Invincible Sect and constantly targeted the Flying Camel Clan, all in an attempt to seize the Five Absolute Soul-Chasing Manual and break through his own limits.

This opportunity only comes once.

The invincible sect leader will definitely fight to the death.

An ambitious man who has been hiding for over a decade would rather die a swift death in battle than remain hidden.

Yi Shuihan laughed and said, "Invincible Sect Master, I will provide three hundred Mongol cavalry to help you break through the Flying Camel Tribe. My father will help act as bait to attack Sifang City. I have some experts under my command who will infiltrate the Kingdom of Kucha. I will lead a group to launch a feigned attack on Sword Forging City. Is this price enough?"

The Invincible Sect Master nodded in agreement.

These conditions couldn't be more favorable.

If you don't even dare to gamble on this, you might as well crane your neck and wait for Li Zhaoting to come and kill you. Yi Shuihan pointed to the guards outside the door and said, "A feigned attack on Sword Casting City requires troops. I don't have enough men. You need to provide three hundred swordsmen."

The Invincible Sect Master nodded in agreement.

Not only did they provide three hundred swordsmen, but the Holy Maiden of the Invincible Sect, Bao Tianbing, personally commanded the siege. At the same time, they had the head steward, Peng Jian, keep an eye on Huangfu Changhen and set up the Ten Thousand Poison Giant Scorpion Formation around the area to hold back Li Zhaoting.

Soldiers are valuable and quick.

The two had no time to haggle.

Half an hour later, the two left separately.

Both were very satisfied with the negotiations.

The invincible sect leader is going all in for the secret manual.

Yi Shuihan, unknowingly, had the opportunity to become the evil emperor Long Ying during the Wu Zhou period. Long Ying was originally a furnace cauldron cultivated by the evil emperor Du Ao. Just when Du Ao was about to devour Long Ying's essence and blood, Wu Zetian ascended the throne and ordered the massacre of the eight sects of the demonic sect to collect the Heavenly Demon Strategy. Du Ao was surrounded and killed by the Plum Blossom Guards, and Long Ying made a comeback.

Yi Shuihan was the same. He was originally one of the furnace vessels chosen by Jia Shifang. After Jia Shifang was killed, the demon seed lost its support. Yi Shuihan happened to be proficient in the complete Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique. He absorbed the demon seed and his martial arts greatly increased. With the guidance of Dongfang Baishi, he mastered two of the Four Directions Profound Techniques in a short period of time, and his power increased three or four times.

At this moment, Yi Shuihan didn't take Yuan Xiaotian seriously at all. His sights were set on the Western Regions. He wanted to become the leader of the martial arts alliance in the Western Regions and the king of the Western Regions.

I will succeed!

"When things reach their extreme, they reverse. When I reach my lowest point, my luck will also reach its peak. Li Zhaoting, you slaughtered the Western Region sects for the sake of three confidantes. Now that the Western Region sects are declining, it is my opportunity to rise!"

"The Western Regions belong to me!"

"I will eventually live forever!"

"No! This is not what I wanted!"

"My wish is to rule the world!"

Why would you have such a wish?

Where did these thoughts come from?

"Longyun Town, Fuzhu Village, Yin and Yang..."

"The art of immortality... eternal life..."

"what is this?"

"Who am I?"

Yi Shuihan clenched his fists, his expression frenzied and demonic.

……

"Master Li, this is your letter."

The Seventh Elder of the Flying Camel Clan handed Li Zhaoting a red invitation letter with gold lettering. Li Zhaoting looked at the Seventh Elder with a half-smile, neither accepting the letter nor gathering sword energy to create a deterrent effect. He simply watched him quietly.

The Seventh Elder felt his scalp tingle under the gaze, unable to withstand the immense pressure, and pleaded, "I don't know where I offended you, Master Li. Please forgive me. I was just a messenger; I really didn't betray you..."

"Seventh Elder, your mental fortitude is too poor. I didn't even ask you anything, and you confessed without even asking."

"I...I am..."

"The other party clearly knows that you are sending me a message so openly that I will see through your deception, yet you still send the message in this way, which means that you are their pawn."

"Master Li... I didn't..."

"When a traitor is betrayed, he often suffers a mental breakdown. Before he dies, he will do everything in his power to betray the other party's information and gain a sense of revenge."

Of course the other party can think of these things, but they don't care at all; you know too little.

It's truly sad.

The dignified Seventh Elder of the Flying Camel Clan, a high-ranking figure qualified to access the Five Absolute Soul-Chasing Manual, is actually a worthless pawn. You have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to think about what information you can use to exchange for your survival. Think it through before you speak.

You only have one chance to say one word.

To be or not to be.

Please make a choice as soon as possible.

Li Zhaoting opened the invitation.

The invitation came from the Mongol Yuan dynasty, stating that Huangfu Changhen had been captured by them and requesting Li Zhaoting to rescue him. The words were neither arrogant nor ornate; the entire letter was straightforward and the handwriting was slightly messy.

Li Zhaoting had never seen this handwriting before, but he knew who the invitation came from—of course, it was from Consort Yun!
Li Zhaoting narrowed his eyes slightly.

Li Zhaoting vaguely remembered the plot of the Invincible Sect and the Flying Camel Clan. It was originally an adventure of the Snow Blade Prodigal Long Chengbi. The leader of the Invincible Sect wanted to marry his adopted daughter to Long Chengbi in order to obtain the Flying Camel Clan's ancestral Five Absolute Soul-Chasing Manual, and then kill Long Chengbi.

In this way, Bao Tianbing, the adopted daughter, could purchase the secret manual as the widow of the Flying Camel Warrior.

In the original storyline, in order to force Long Chengbi to marry Bao Tianbing, the leader of the Invincible Sect kidnapped Tang Zhuquan and used him as a hostage, which enraged Tang Songting. He charged in alone, breaking through the defenses of the Invincible Sect, and the formation carefully built by the leader of the Invincible Sect was broken in one blow.

Li Zhaoting was deeply impressed for one reason: Tang Zhuquan's big mouth said that everyone has addictions. Some people are addicted to alcohol, some are addicted to gambling, and some are lecherous. The Holy Maiden of the Invincible Sect must have a "widow addiction".

Secondly, there are the Invincible Sect Master's hands, with their crystal-clear, four-colored palms that are very distinctive.

In fact, based solely on the original storyline, among all the opponents Long Chengbi encountered in his life, the Invincible Sect Master wouldn't even rank in the top ten. However, due to his astonishing schemes and distinctive appearance, he could be remembered for decades after just one glance.

Is the Five Great Soul-Chasing Manual really that powerful?

Analyzing Tang Zhuquan's finger techniques, the Five Absolute Soul-Chasing Finger Technique is a first-class finger technique of its time, but at most it is on par with the Flower-Picking Finger, the Formless Robbery Finger, and the Great Wisdom Unfixed Finger. To master it to a high level, one needs to put in decades of hard work.

If the Five Ultimate Soul-Chasing Manual consists of five martial arts techniques, each similar to the Five Ultimate Soul-Chasing Finger, it's not fair to say the manual is worthless, but it's clearly not that valuable.

It's not worth taking so much risk.

Unless, there's something else going on with the Five Great Souls Chasing Technique.

Li Zhaoting went directly to inquire with Bai Xiong.

Bai Xiong smiled wryly: "Master Li, the Five Ultimate Soul-Chasing Manual was a manual that the founder of the Flying Camel Clan obtained by chance during his adventures in Sichuan. It is not five martial arts techniques, but two martial arts techniques, which later evolved into five."

Could you elaborate?

"There is a sword technique and a claw technique. The sword technique is too profound and mysterious. We can only grasp the basics. Later, we accidentally lost it and only some remnants of the sword techniques remain."

What I practice is the remnant of the sword technique, just like the Yue Maiden Sword Technique that circulates in Jiangnan and the original Yue Maiden Sword. Master Li understands the difference between the two best.

The only remaining complete manual is the Claw Technique, which seems to be related to the Shaolin Dragon-Capturing Hand and Dragon Claw Hand. We publicly claim that it is the Five Great Soul-Chasing Technique, but in reality, it is just embellishment.

If Master Li wants to watch, then go ahead and watch!

Bai Xiong had someone fetch the Five Ultimate Soul-Chasing Manual.

(End of this chapter)